Noble Breeds
Hunting Dogs
Guard Dogs
Famous Dogs
100
This is the favorite breed of dog owned by Queen Elizabeth II of England.
What is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
100
This breed originated in Germany and France.
They were initially bred to retrieve waterfowl and their hair styles were actually functional. The long hair around the chest provided insulation for the dog’s vitals in freezing water, while the shorn hindquarters reduced drag whilst swimming.
What is a poodle?
100
This breed is believed to have originated with Roman soldiers who needed tough, durable dogs to move and guard the herd of animals that fed the Roman Army. Later, they were adopted and bred by German farmers to guard their farms and livestock.
What is a Rottweiler?
100
It is believed that this breed of dog came from a part of Central Europe along the Adriatic Sea. They are coach dogs and their job was to trot beside horse-drawn coaches, and to guard the horses and rig when unattended. These dogs are famously associated with fire departments because the engines used to be pulled by horses.
What is a Dalmatian?
200
A breed that traces its ancestry back 600 years to the Kings of England, this dog is a loving companion dog.
What is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?
200
This breed originates in Germany. Their name in German means “badger dog” and they were originally bred to hunt badgers by entering and digging out their underground dens. Today's descendants of the breed make for fun and mischievous little pets.
What is a Dachshund?
200
This breed of dog originated in the Pyrenees Mountains, the natural border between France and Spain. They were originally bred to protect herds of livestock and deter predators, whether wolves, bears, or poachers. Today's descendants have been known to protect sheep from coyotes at 11 to 1 odds.
What is a Great Pyrenees?
200
This breed dates back to 13th century in England and was originally bred from war dogs to fight bulls. Today's descendants of the breed are docile, loving companions. Popular children's cartoon "Tom and Jerry" features Spike, a famous member of this breed.
What is an English bulldog?
300
These dogs were originally bred as charming and attentive companions for noblewomen, and for hundreds of years these enchanting lap warmers were great favorites in the royal courts of Europe. They appear in many portraits of long-ago queens and princesses painted by Europe’s most renowned artists. Rubens, Rembrandt, Goya, and Toulouse-Lautrec are among the masters who included these dogs in their paintings.
What is a Papillon?
300
This breed of dog originated in Afghanistan and were originally used for hunting wild game. Today's descendants of the breed are highly intelligent family dogs, but require a lot of coat maintenance.
What is an Afghan Hound?
300
This breed originated in China during the Han dynasty, where they were used for guarding property and herding livestock. Today's descendants of the breed are fiercely loyal family dogs.
What is a Chow Chow?
300
These dogs are famous for their speed and agility. In some places they're still raced competitively.
What is a Greyhound?
400
This breed of dog was bred for the Chinese emperors centuries ago. Their name means “lion dog”. For hundreds of years, they lived the lives of royal lap warmers and were pampered by emperors and their families. The breed remained hidden behind palace walls, virtually unknown to the outside world, until the 1930s. Today's descendants of the breed are treasured pets and companions.
What is a Shih Tzu?
400
This breed of dog originated in Japan. They were used to hunt wild boar and elk and were the loyal companions of the samurai. Today's descendants of the breed are known to be territorial and protective of their families.
What is an Akita Inu?
400
The breed is believed to be over 2,000 and comes from the Himalayan mountains where they were companions to the Tibetan monks. They are both sure-footed and fearless. These dogs were used to herd sheep along narrow mountain passes, jumping on the backs of the animals to move them along.
What is a Tibetan Terrier?
400
This breed originated in Siberia but in more recent years has been bred in Alaska. Two members of this breed, Balto and Togo, are famous for leading a team of dogs across Alaska and delivering much needed medicine to the town of Nome.
What is a Siberian Husky?
500
The lavishly coated dog is a thousand-year-old breed who served as sentinels at palaces and monasteries isolated high in the Himalayas. Smart, confident, and complex, they are family comedians but regally aloof with strangers.
What is a Lhasa Apso?
500
These high-speed sighthounds originated in Ancient Egypt where they were prized for their speed (up to 42 mph), endurance, and keen hunting instinct. They were originally bred to hunt gazelle.
What is a Saluki?
500
This ancient breed is believed to have come from the Asian portion of Turkey. They were raised to protect sheep and goats. In recent years, they've been used to protect endangered animals like cheetahs. They bond with the herd and drive off predators. They are extremely intelligent and loyal.
What is an Anatolian Shepherd?
500
This ancient breed of dog goes back to the civilizations of South and Central America. It is the national symbol of Mexico and famous for being the Taco Bell mascot at one time.
What is a Chihuahua?